ABOUT FIRST

FIRST, which stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, was founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen as a way to encourage students to become interested in science and technology. The 501 (c) (3) non-profit provides the basis for programs such as the FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, FIRST Lego League, and Jr. FIRST Lego League. These programs are designed to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in education while promoting important life skills such as teamwork for students in Grades K-12. FIRST also runs FIRST Place, which offers hands-on programs designed to promote STEM. FIRST programs allow students to gain hand-on experience in Engineering, work side by side by professionals, mentors, and other students, and learn about teamwork in unique ways. Values like Cooperation and Gracious Professionalism (coined by Dr. Woodie Flowers) are extremely important to the program and prove even during the fiercest competition, teams are able to cooperate and treat each other with respect.

For more information about FIRST, please visit their website at usfirst.org.

2015: Recycle Rush

Recycle Rush is a recycling-themed game
played by two Alliances of three robots each. Robots score points by
stacking totes on scoring platforms, capping those stacks with recycling
containers, and properly disposing of pool noodles, representing
litter. In keeping with the recycling theme of the game, all game pieces
used are reusable or recyclable by teams in their home locations or by FIRST at the end of the season. Read more about the game.

Season Results: Coming Soon!!!

2014: Aerial Assist

Aerial Assist is played by two competing alliances of three robots each on a flat 25’ x 54’ foot field, straddled by a truss suspended just over five feet above the floor. The objective is to score as many balls in goals as possible during a 2-minute and 30-second match. The more Alliances score their ball in their goals, and the more they work together to do it, the more points their Alliance receives. ﻿Read more about the game.﻿